No matter what your political affiliation there’s one thing we can all agree on regarding the recent elections: We are grateful that they are over. Our TV’s are no longer inundated with commercials for a slew of new propositions. One of the most opaque of these propositions was proposition 19…
[Reproduced from REAL ESTATE NEWS] A lot has changed in just a few months, and for many that includes the idea of what a ‘dream home’ looks like. Not long ago, buyers were showing preference toward smaller homes and open concept spaces conducive to gathering. After a few months cooped…
In a state that has a chronic housing shortage California’s new Accessory dwelling unit (ADUs) Law may turn out to be a win win for both homeowners and the state. An Accessory dwelling unit is a small (typically less than 1200 square feet) secondary living area, separate from the main…
California Proposition 60 and Proposition 90: Transfer of Base Property Tax Over the past few decades California has passed several Propositions that affect home value. Starting in 2012 homeowners, 55 and older who sold their primary residence could transfer the base value of that primary property to their new residence.…